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                            Peru - Lima

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In General

Lima Peru is without question the financial and industrial hub of the country, It is a city rich in culture and things to do and see. Founded on January 18, 1535 by the Spanish conqueror Francisco Pizarro and named as City of Kings. During the colonial time, it was the most important city in South America, located on the central western coast and is known for being covered in fog most of the year. Is a modern city which, while constantly expanding. Lima gained primary importance in 1542, when it was declared the capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru, Lima is for sure the entrance door to Peru.
 

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Huaca Huallamarca

Huaca Huallamarca is one of most important pre-Columbian sites found within the city of Lima. Is located on San Isidro the business area district of Lima. The on-site museum exhibits artifacts found in ‘Huallamarca’ since the first archaeological excavations in 1958. Also known as ‘Pan de Azúcar’ (Sugar Bread). Huaca Huallamarca means the tribe that lives in a small hill. Since the arrival of the Spanish, anything of Pre-Columbian or indigenous origin was looked down or even purposefully defiled. The pyramid has different levels. And each governor built one. Constructed by hand and from millions of mud bricks, using the technology of the era - small mud bricks.

Plaza De Armas (Plaza Mayor)

Lima have many beautiful squares (plazas) well most of them are surrounded by important and gradiose buildings churches and historical palaces. Plazas is the best places to see the culture and way of living. Today the heart of the old town is around the Plaza de Armas or Plaza Mayor. This grand plaza features many important architectural monuments and buildings. Was founded in 1535 by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro. The large bronze fountain in Plaza dates from 1651. Plaza de Armas Cathedral is one of the major colonial architectural masterpieces in Lima. The Cathedral was originally built in 1564 following orders of Francisco Pizarro and designed by Francisco Becerra. There are 15 smaller chapels within the larger cathedral structure. Another must see building that is near The Cathedral, on the north side of the Plaza de Armas is the Government Palace of Peru, that is also known as the House of Pizarro. The place for the palace was choosen by Francisco Pizarro. Was built over a huge Indian burying ground Waka that had a shrine of Indian chief Taulichusco, today is the official residence of the president of Peru.

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Church of San Francisco (Iglesia de San Francisco)

Is one of the most visited church in Lima and is one of the few buildings that predates Lima's 18th century earthquake. The church was completed in 1774 and is noted for its architecture. The architecture has been described as baroque or Spanish Neoclassicism. It is located a few narrow streets from the Plaza de Armas.

El Cordano Bar

El Cordano is the oldest bar restaurant in Lima and all Peru. Opened in 1905 and has changed little over the passage of time. It serves typical Peruvian snacks, Peruvian beers, wines and excellent pisco sours. This traditional bar has been the haunt of numerous politicians and other famous people of Peru. Located a block away from the Plaza de Armas right of the Palacio del Gobierno. Inside the bar you can see photos from 1905 when the bar first open.

Lima Tourist Train Tour

Another way to see the town is Limas Tourist Train, the tour start every half hour from Plaza de Armas. Visiting the main tourist attractions such as the Cathedral, the San Francisco Convent and Plaza de San Martin. It is recommendable only for those who prefer quick city tours.